The Role of Nanopesticide Formulations in Agricultural Bioeconomy
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Nanopesticides, Bioeconomy, ManagementAbstract
The reckless use of conventional pesticide formulations leads to many problems on the environment. So, using new approach in pesticide formulation production can be reduced these harmful effects. Furthermore using this approach can be reduced the cost of pesticide production, improving the pesticide properties and increase the national income especially, in developing countries. This strategy can be called the bioeconomy. The bioeconomy expression means the use of new biological resources sustainably to obtain the food, energy and industrial goods. Nanopesticide formulations are the new trend in pesticide production that can be decreased the production cost of pesticide, decreases environmental pollution and increases the potency of pesticides against target pests. With this strategy, it is possible to use one-tenth the amount of pesticides to achieve the same effect as with the traditional quantity. Therefore, this strategy is very important for the economies of developing countries. This approach aims to achieve maximum output with minimal resources.
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